Ford says its upgraded 2013 Flex appeals to consumers wanting to stand out from the crowd. While the exterior design of the boxy full-size crossover utility vehicle might lure those seeking a ride with styling that stands apart from the pack, the Flex also has a strong practical character. The seven-passenger, three-row vehicle is [...]
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The National Hot Rod Association’s annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Spring Nationals is set for Friday-Sunday, April 27-29, at the Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown. If you like straight-line thunder, it’s a great place to be. A crowd favorite will be Houston native Erica Enders — the most successful woman Pro Stock racer in history. Are [...]
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Chevrolet will end Avalanche production after the 2013 model year. The Avalanche design offers more utility than a traditional pickup with a midgate that extends the bed into the cab The automaker is commemorating the Avalanche with the 2013 Black Diamond model. Black Diamond Avalanches will feature body-colored bed surrounds, a distinctive badge on the [...]
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Mazda’s midsize Takeri concept made its North American debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show, and is the brand’s first concept vehicle to feature the Skyactiv-D clean-diesel engine as well as other Mazda-developed, fuel-saving technologies such as i-stop, a stop-start system, and i-ELOOP — a regenerative braking system.
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Ram Brand’s newly introduced 2013 1500 pickup may strongly favor its predecessor, but a close look reveals major changes. “What was supposed to be a typical refresh turned out to be, for all intents and purposes, an all-new truck,” said Fred Diaz, president and CEO of Ram Truck Brand. The reason the 2013 Ram design [...]
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Buick is venturing into the luxury-compact segment with its 2012 Verano. With a starting price of $22,585, Verano is Buick’s third all-new sedan – following the LaCrosse and Regal — in three years. It’s built to deliver the character and features of Buick’s larger LaCrosse sedan and the expected “Buick DNA,” said Roger McCormick, Buick [...]
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